Robert Blake launches into bizarre tirade at Piers Morgan in first interview since being sensationally acquitted of wife's murder

Baretta star Robert Blake let rip at Piers Morgan during a sensational interview last night where he finally opened up about being acquitted of his wife's murder.

The 78-year-old actor was in full combat mode as he launched into a profanity-laden tirade against Piers - who questioned him about how truthful he was being about the incident.

Blake was acquitted of wife Bonnie Lee Bakley's murder in 2005 following a spell in prison - and four years after the killing, in which Bakley was shot in the head while sitting in a car outside a Los Angeles restaurant they had just dined at.

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Breaking his silence: Robert Blake appeared on the Piers Morgan Tonight show yesterday after keeping a low profile for several years, opening up about his acquittal of his wife's murder

But the actor was found liable for her wrongful death by a Californian court in the same year and ordered to pay $30m as part of a civil action taken by Bakley's children.

Firing at Morgan, Blake said: 'You want to get to the truth if you can. Does that mean I'm lying to
you? Tell me where I'm lying.

Morgan retorted: 'I'm not
saying you're lying.'

Blake then went on: 'But you say you don't know if I'm telling the truth, what the hell's the difference?'

Pulling no punches: The 78-year-old actor laid into Piers after the host questioned him about how truthful he was being. He also called Piers 'Charlie Potatoes' and referred to him as 'Pierce'